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Carleton Court Care Home
Residential care home in Pontefract, Wakefield
Carleton Court Care Home
Residential care home in Pontefract, Wakefield
What do these badges mean?
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Carleton Court Care Home is a residential care home with 35 registered beds, set in its own grounds in an elegant country house close to Carleton village green in Pontefract, Wakefield. The home describes itself as part of village life, with established links to the local community, church, schools, neighbours and small businesses. It welcomes people with a range of needs and backgrounds, and states that it is LGBTQ+ friendly.
The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall, with Good ratings across the Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led key questions; the report was published in 2019. The home has also hosted visits from national figures, including the CQC's chief executive, who met the directors and registered manager to discuss the inspection and the improvements made.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 21 November 2019 · Last inspected 21 October 2019
Inspectors found that residents felt safe and settled, with familiar staff who were consistent and knew how to meet people's needs. Care was described as kind and respectful, the home had a friendly, homely atmosphere, and people were involved in shaping their care plans. Staff received supervision and training, and the registered manager and directors were noted for strong community links and good quality assurance.
- Staff were described as kind, considerate and understanding, with a friendly atmosphere and good levels of interaction
- Nutritional needs were well met, and many people commented positively on the food
- Medication was given safely, risks were well managed, and care documentation was comprehensive and easy to follow
- Quality assurance processes were robust, and the home had received many compliments and positive feedback
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Care provided
Facilities
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
33 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Wakefield council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £761 |
| 2025 | £853 |
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Local health safety net
Carleton Court Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Pinderfields Hospital, 7.7 miles away. The local GP practice is FRIARWOOD SURGERY, 0.6 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Pontefract
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Age UK Wakefield District
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Age UK Barnsley
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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